Description
This Easy German Potato Salad is a classic warm salad featuring tender Yukon gold or white potatoes tossed with a tangy apple cider vinegar dressing, finely diced onions, and a hint of seasoning. Perfect for a comforting side dish, it embraces traditional flavors with a simple preparation that can be made ahead for convenience.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 2 pounds White (New) or Yukon gold potatoes
Salad Dressing and Seasoning
- 1/2 cup White onion, finely diced (green onions can be used as alternative)
- 3/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Pepper
- 3 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup Vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon Minced chives, optional for garnish
Instructions
- Boil Potatoes: Place whole, unpeeled potatoes in a pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook for 25 minutes or until the potatoes are soft and can be easily pierced with a fork or knife. Drain the water and spread the potatoes in a single layer on a flat surface to cool slightly.
- Peel Potatoes: Once cool enough to handle, carefully peel the skin off the potatoes using a thin knife or a potato peeler. Alternatively, you can refrigerate the cooked potatoes overnight and peel them later.
- Slice Potatoes: Cut the peeled potatoes into very thin discs and place them in a medium-sized bowl.
- Season Potatoes: Sprinkle the sliced potatoes with salt and pepper, stirring gently to evenly coat them.
- Add Onions and Vinegar: Stir in the finely diced onions, then pour in the apple cider vinegar and mix to combine.
- Incorporate Oil: Drizzle the vegetable oil over the salad and gently stir to distribute the dressing thoroughly.
- Adjust and Garnish: Taste the salad and adjust seasonings with additional salt or pepper if needed. Garnish with minced chives if desired before serving.
Notes
- You can boil the potatoes up to a day in advance and refrigerate them until ready to use.
- Reserve peeling the potatoes until just before preparing the salad to maintain texture.
- Using green onions instead of white onions can add a milder flavor.
- For a richer taste, substitute vegetable oil with a mild olive oil if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
